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02November 2010 Trends and information from the world of dental technology

DIRECT

Product highlightsA wealth of new highlights for lab owners Pages 6 - 12

Reflex dimensionComplete systems for state-of-the art dentures Pages 4 - 5

ZENOTEC easyEfficient. Simple. Easy.Enter the digital world Pages 8 - 9

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Next dimension metal ceramics

> ZENOTEC CAD/CAM > Dental alloys > AGC Electroforming > X-Type ceramics > www.wieland-dental.de

Creative Ceramic Box – compact ergonomics

New – Module for single-layer ceramics

Personal layer standard through individual modules

New – Module for 3D* colours

Coordination with requirement profile

Excellent colour reproduction and color matching

New – brilliant modifier- optimal colour settings

New – NP Safe – exceptionally safe for non-precious alloys

New – universal X colour stains

*Registered brand of the company Vita, Bad Säckingen, Germany

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Reflex dimension Complete systems for state-of-the art dentures......................................... Pages 4-5

DentalDesigner™ 2010 ............................................. Page 6

New release 4.2.5.0 of the popular ZENOTEC Cad software.............................................. Page 7

ZENOTEC easy......................................... Pages 8-9

WIElaND alloys – Recastable and combinable............................................ Page 10

aGC® Electroforming -Customer information............................................ Page 10

ZENOTEC ProFix –more than just a temporary crown material............................................ Page 11

ZENOSTaR Magic Glaze –Glaze material for polished zirconium dioxide............................................ Page 11

ZENOTEC Fire P1............................................ Page 12

New ZENOTEC tools............................................ Page 12

New markets for the ZENOTEC T1............................................ Page 12

WIElaND Personalien Reiner Thomas, Jürgen Schmiedl............................................ Page 13

WIElaND celebrities Iris Hauer, Saskia Meier............................................ Page 14

Contents

Imprint:Publisher: WIELAND Dental+Technik GmbH & Co. KG, Dental Sales and Marketing, Schwenninger Strasse 13, 75279 Pforzheim, Germany. Email: [email protected], telephone: + 49 72 31 / 37 05- 0. General Managers: Reinhold Brommer, Friedrich Karle, Torsten Schwafert (Dental), Oliver Völlinger (Industry); Commercial Register: Mannheim HRA 503662. Personally liable partner: WIELAND Verwaltungs-GmbH, Commercial Register: Mannheim HRB 503168. Editorial team: Reinhold Brommer (responsible), Reiner Thomas, Saskia Meier, Jürgen Schmiedl, Alexander Schröck, Sven Hellmich, Iris Hauer, Xenia Rademacher, Christina Kälber. Design: Orange Pepper Design. Legal disclaimer: WIELAND Dental+Technik assumes no liability for claims arising from or in connection with this newsletter. All rights reserved. Content and layout, including all texts, images, graphics, files etc. are copyright and subject to intellectual property rights and other commercial rights. No transfer, modification, exploitation or other use in any form whatsoever, in particular, the use in other media, is permitted without the prior consent of WIELAND Dental+Technik. © WIELAND Dental+Technik

Pole Position 2010

This is the slogan with which we started the year 2010, and we promised you that this

starting position would accompany us throughout the year. One of the first places,

maybe even the first place, among the topics and products of the year has been held by

the ZENOSTAR concept.

And sticking to the language of Formula 1: our monolithic crowns and bridges, shaded

restorations in zirconium dioxide, have found increased acceptance and market penetra-

tion with every lap. The ZENOSTAR concept is the No. 1 topic on the market and has

become the alternative to non-precious metal crowns. Fully contoured, fully automatic

and all ceramic; this is the fitting description of ZENOSTAR restorations in translucent

zirconium dioxide. This technology has given the market new impetus and enables all

participants in the market to reposition themselves towards patients, dentists and dental

technicians and to open up a new dimension in the product range.

A propos dimension: with the single-layer technique from the Zenoflex dimension and

Reflex dimension ranges, WIELAND Dental + Technik has once again attained pole posi-

tion. On the following pages you can learn how you can make your ceramic restorations

even more economical in future – without making sacrifices in terms of aesthetics. The

single-layer ceramic technique is a manufacturing process which is just about to pull

away from the line and dominate your future range of services.

Improve your position when lining up your business, your lab and your market.

Familiarise yourself with the ZENOSTAR concept and the single-layer technique. Get into

position early. Make the running by setting off in the first row and take charge of events

from a position of advantage. We at WIELAND are the team at your side. Let me cordi-

ally invite you to visit me at the team headquarters in Pforzheim to learn more about our

various forward-looking concepts. We look forward to enjoying mutual success.

Finally, let me close with a quotation

from Henry Ford –

Coming together is a beginning;

working together is success.

Yours sincerely

Jens Reichenbach

Vice-President Sales International

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WIELAND has adapted its successful veneering ceramics to

meet the technical and aesthetic challenges of today. They are

compatible with CAD/CAM fabrication, stored in the C-Box and

give free rein to the user‘s creativity. They are now called Reflex

dimension for PFM veneers and Zenoflex dimension for venee-

ring zirconium dioxide.

In this context, ‘unlimited dimensions’ means that WIELAND

has closed the gap between affordability, creativity and flexibility

for both veneering ceramic systems.

Affordable: The two single-layer ceramics Reflex dimension

One and Zenoflex dimension One are now taking off into a

new dimension. They enable the veneer to be built up in a

time-saving and easy manner with just one ceramic material

and therefore offer great potential for savings. The same applies

to the X Stain RZ Module (Stains and Body Stains) for shading

monolithic ZENOSTAR work, PFM crowns and zirconium dioxide

veneering ceramics.

Creative: Additional modifiers which have previously only been

available for use when veneering oxide ceramics have now been

extended to the PFM material, Reflex dimension. This makes it

even easier to adapt between all-ceramic and PFM restorations.

In the case of Zenoflex dimension, the somewhat deeper tone

of the basic shades gives added brilliance even when space is

restricted. Additional features are deepdown fluorescence and

a very natural-looking opalescence. The addition of mother-of-

pearl type modifiers makes a further contribution to obtaining a

natural appearance in anterior restorations.

Reliable: The veneering ceramic systems also offer further

sophisticated features. Reflex NP Safe, for example, for

conditioning frameworks in non-precious metal alloys in order

to counteract uncontrolled oxidation processes. Zenoflex

dimension for veneering zirconium dioxide restorations now

has a modified microstructure with anti-stress minerals (ASM)

to minimise undesirable tensile stresses in the system.

For further information, contact your local WIELAND

representative.

Unlimited Dimensions ...

Complete systems for modern restorations – economical and with progressively better aesthetics

Single-layer technique

Simple and convincing

with only one layer of

material

Economical stain

technique

Three-layer build-up

Build-up with Core

Liner, Core Stain,

Dentine and Incisal

Gives better-than-

average aesthetics

Professional build-up

Covers all indications

Aesthetics to satisfy

the most discerning

patients

Better aesthetics

NEWS

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The C-Box is a compact, ergonomic and stylish designer

ceramic system. It enables you to adjust the time spent and

material used according to the requirements of each parti-

cular job and technique, from singlelayer ceramics and the

standard build-up using a limited number of materials to the

more involved premium restorations for the most discerning

requirements. Modern ceramic systems are compact, stripped

to the bare essentials and in the case of new dimension

WIELAND ceramics can even be selectively assembled to meet

your particular needs. In other words, you can decide upon

the contents of your C-Box yourself.

But this freestyle method is just one of your options. Our

predefined modules make it really easy for any lab to get

started. There are no limits to the dimensions of creativity

and economy attainable. But all modules and all materials

have their place in the centrepiece of this system. The C-Box.

So easy to get started

The dimension of the new WIELAND ceramic concept was presented to the national press on 20. September 2010.

Entering the new world of ceramics couldn’t be simpler.

Whether you opt for the single-layer technique, the three-layer build-up or the professional build-up, the Basic I, Basic II and dimension

One starter modules are now available. Single-layer ceramic – by using just two translucent materials, the corresponding opaques and

four body stains, all 16 shades of the A-D shade guide can easily be reproduced by staining.

Single-layer technique Three-layer build-up Professional build-up

NEWS

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An upgrade for DentalDesigner™ has

been announced for December. Here is a

brief preview of the most important new

features. For the first time, it will now be

possible to create and model both upper

and lower arches in the same job. The new

simultaneous modelling option facilitates

outstanding aesthetics and processing

speeds for the entire restoration.

Simultaneous modelling of upper and

lower arches

The simultaneous modelling feature gives

technicians the unique opportunity to scan

and design a restoration which includes

preparations in both arches – all in full

occlusion. This increases speed and

efficiency and the technician can switch

from one arch to the other at will. For

the first time, dental technicians enjoy

unlimited freedom of design whilst they

are constantly able to check, monitor, align

anddesign the opposing dentition in real

time.

Smile composer –

aesthetic, fully-contoured bridges

This powerful new tool enables

technicians to design highly aesthetic

fully-contoured bridges with ease by

working with virtual templates from

Dental-Designer™. The intuitive workflow

uses library models of complete front

arches and single teeth.

Dynamic virtual articulation.

Dental System™ 2010 from 3Shape

responds to the call for the best possible

occlusal fit and now offers the lab a

highly sophisticated dynamic virtual

articulation which reduces the need

for manual finishing of the fully digital

restoration to the minimum. Because it is

now possible to simulate jaw movements

such as protrusion, retrusion, laterotru-

sion, mediotrusion, the user has access

to full dynamic articulation in digital

form. The virtual jaw movement can be

programmed according to user-defined

values. The real-time visualisation of

occlusion contacts provides continuous

input when correcting the design.

More flexible design of attachments

The user’s own CAD attachment libraries

can be fed into the system. Slide attach-

ments, ball attachments, locators and

retention holes can be added to the bar

at will.

Removable dentures

Cast model designed in less than 10 mi-

nutes. 3Shape’s Removable Partial Design

exactly meets the lab’s requirements. The

processes in the lab are the same as with

the conventional technique. The scan-

ner produces an ideal scan with extreme

accuracy in only 100 seconds. Work then

proceeds along the lines of the familiar

processes, including automatic blocking

out of undercuts, designing the reten-

tion grid (automatically blocked out for

subsequent lining with acrylic), construc-

ting the main connectors and finally,

adding clamps to the design.

DentalDesigner™ 2010

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Here is a brief list of the main innovations in the new release of

ZENOTEC Cad.

Just as easy to design inlays/onlays

Fully-contoured veneers can be modelled.

The user can design his own connector shapes as standard.

Simultaneous modelling of individual abutments and

bridges (only included in ImplantDesigner)

The user can create his own connector shapes.

Improved fissure and marginal ridge management for

ZENOSTAR work

Furthermore, there will be some new functions such as the ability

to morph the anatomy or framework. Morphing makes it much

easier to design the restoration. The framework can be pushed

and pulled into the required shape. The transformation functions

have also been improved. Handles can now be used to resize or

reposition the restoration in the 2D view.

Morphing function for adding and removing material

Much improved transformation tool

Simultaneous modelling of a bridge over individual abut-

ments with parallel insertion direction

Simultaneous modelling of abutment and bridge

Job sheet can be changed during modellation.

Anatomic veneers for improved smile line creation

Ability to design anatomic abutments or fully-contoured

bridges over abutments

Improved gingiva management in ImplantDesigner

Expandable connector library

New release 4.2.5.0 of the popular ZENOTEC Cad software*

*Availability depends on several market restriction. For further details contact your local representative.

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EFFICIENT. SIMPlE. EaSY. The starter package* for entering the digital world.

“Are you already into milling – or are you still thinking about it.” WIELAND has the solution to overcome your reservations. The

ZENOTEC starter package. It packs cost-effective and powerful milling technology into a small space. At a truly amazing price.

By using the matching peripheries of scanner, CAD software and sinter furnace together with a wide range of materials for all

indications, you can even make fully-contoured ZENOSTAR restorations.

1 ZENOTEC Scan S 50*

The ZENOTEC Scan S 50 is a 3-axis scanner. It works to a

precision of < 20 μm and a die resolution of > 100,000 points.

The generous scanning chamber measuring 90 x 90 mm

caters for all current and future dental restoration technologies.

The scanner is equipped with an integrated PC so that existing

components such as monitor, keyboard and mouse can be

connected. To save time, you can even carry out modelling

whilst a scan is in progress.

2 Design software ZENOTEC Cad

ZENOTEC Cad is a latest generation software application and

in this configuration is specially adapted to the design of

ZENOSTAR crown and bridge work or simple copings and

bridges. The software can be expanded or the range of indica-

tions increased at any time by purchasing additional software

modules, such as the implant module.

3 ZENOTEC materials

A wide range of WIELAND materials are available, from PMMA

and wax to a wide variety of zirconium dioxide and aluminium

dioxide discs.

4 ZENOTEC easy milling machine

The ZENOTEC easy milling machine offers you a low-cost and

professional entry to the world of CAD/CAM technology.

5 ZENOTEC Air eco extraction unit

The ZENOTEC Air eco extraction unit combines top

performance with affordability and is the ideal add-on for the

ZENOTEC starter system.

6 ZENOTEC Fire P1

The ZENOTEC Fire P1 high-temperature sinter furnace is

designed for the sintering of ceramic framework materials

and is specially coordinated to the wide variety of WIELAND

materials available. In spite of its compact size, it can sinter up

to 30 units at one time – in less than three hours, depending

on the material.

*Availability depends on several market restriction. For further details

contact your local representative.

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ZENOSTaR

WIELAND ZENOSTAR restorations are the cost-effective and biocompatible answer to PFM

restorations, in particular non-precious metal crowns. The ZENOTEC package equips you to

make these attractive, fully contoured and all-ceramic dentures. Dental technology is set to

become more and more digitised. The taking of intraoral digital impressions will give this

trend even more impetus. The future of dental technology is to be found in the lab. Now is

the time to enter the digital world.

New low-cost milling machine ZENOTEC easy

The ZENOTEC easy milling machine takes up very little space and uses a 4-axis

milling process to cater for the indications of your choice – including fully-contoured

restorations. A simplified user interface on the control PC supplied makes it child’s

play to operate without limiting your options. ZENOTEC easy features an integrated,

high-precision tool length measuring system and innovative new control software,

providing even greater reliability for the restorations produced.

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WIElaND alloys – Recastable and combinable

The casting of precious metal alloys from different batches continues to be a controversial topic amongst experts, since there are

issues involved in guaranteeing complete reliability and biocompatibility in both lab and clinic. As a matter of course, however,

and provided that the requirements set out in the instructions for use applicable to WIELAND alloys are met, making castings from

different batches of the same alloy does not adversely affect the quality in any way. Nor does adding well-cleaned material from

previous castings have any detrimental effect on the casting properties or workability of the material, as long as the appropriate

recommendations are observed.

Irrespective of this, the batches used must, however, be fully and transparently documented as set out in the Medical Products

Act. At the current state of knowledge (lab tests and market observation), WIELAND Dental + Technik can therefore confirm that

there are no technical or formal objections to the use of different batches and well-cleaned and undamaged casting residues from

the same precious metal alloy within a single casting process.

Waste processing is a matter of trust –Ask about our attractive waste material services.

aGC® Electroforming - Customer information

In view of the current trend in precious metal prices, we have

adapted the way our AGC® gold baths are charged to reflect the

realities of the market.

Since July 2010 we have been charging the actual gold content

of our baths. The charts below for the AGC® Micro / AGC® Micro

Plus and the AGC® Micro Vision map the quantity in grams

against the amount of solution used.

Comparison chart for AGC® Micro / AGC® Micro plus

Power level Plating thickness

0.2 mm

Plating thickness

0.3 mm

1 16 ml 0.27 g 22 ml 0.37 g

2 21 ml 0.35 g 29 ml 0.49 g

3 28 ml 0.46 g 39 ml 0.65 g

4 37 ml 0.61 g 51 ml 0.85 g

5 49 ml 0.81 g 68 ml 1.13 g

6 65 ml 1.08 g 89 ml 1.48 g

7 86 ml 1.43 g 118 ml 1.96 g

Comparison chart for AGC® Micro Vision

Power level Plating thickness

0.2 mm

Plating thickness

0.3 mm

1 13 ml 0.27 g 18 ml 0.37 g

2 17 ml 0.35 g 24 ml 0.49 g

3 23 ml 0.47 g 31 ml 0.64 g

4 29 ml 0.60 g 41 ml 0.84 g

5 39 ml 0.80 g 54 ml 1.11 g

6 52 ml 1.07 g 71 ml 1.46 g

7 68 ml 1.39 g 94 ml 1.93 g

NEWS

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A temporary crown normally serves as an

interim solution until the final denture

is ready. It protects the exposed dentine

against thermal, chemical and bacterial

irritants. The original form of the tooth

is simulated sufficiently to ensure that

not only the mastication and speech

functions are retained but also the

aesthetic appearance. Nowadays there is

great scope for the use of acrylic materials

with CAD/CAM techniques, in particular

in conjunction with the T1 5-axis milling

machine.

ZENOTEC ProFix impresses not only in

terms of its performance, as confirmed

by various tests, but also in that it co-

vers multiple ranges of indication as al-

ways sought after by practitioners and

technicians alike.

With ProFix, temporary crowns which

meet high aesthetic requirements in

the long term can be made just as

cost-effectively as individual healing

abutments. Splint therapy in patients

with CMD is mainly carried out with

unaesthetic materials. But here, too,

ProFix is more than an alternative. Whether

for table tops or in crown and bridge

therapy, ProFix with its excellent material

properties and the resulting wide range

of applications leaves almost nothing to

be desired. The ZENOTEC ProFix material

has been subjected to various tests at the

University of Zurich, including discoloura-

tion tests, tests for resistance to abrasion

and ultimate load tests. The encouraging

data from these tests warrant offering

this WIELAND material for use as long-

term temporary restorations. The fully-

contoured milled and stained temporary

crowns offer excellent aesthetics.

The main advantages:

Can be used as for long-term temporary

restorations with a life of up to 3 years.

Completely biocompatible and extre-

mely plaque resistant

Best shade matching and natural trans-

lucency

Very cost-effective, since fully-contou-

red milled temporary restorations do

not require veneering

High flexural strength

The material can be individualised with

composite.

ZENOTEC ProFix – more than just a temporary crown material

Anatomical design Therapeutic crowns after raising the bite

ZENOSTaR Magic Glaze* – Glaze material for polished zirconium dioxide

Fully contoured ZENOSTAR restorations in WIELAND‘s ZENOTEC Zr Bridge translucent

zirconium dioxide can now be glazed even more efficiently. ZENOSTAR Magic Glaze

is a glaze that can be applied from an aerosol can directly onto the crown or bridge

after the work has been stained with ZENOSTAR Color Zr, sintered and then polished

to a high shine. Now even restorations that have been individualised with stains can

be given a smooth surface, because the new aspect of this glaze material is that it

does not bead, does not conglomerate and does not retract from the edges.

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*Availability depends on several market restriction. For further details contact your local representative.

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New ZENOTEC Fire P1 sinter furnace

Small, fast, economical – these are the adjectives befitting the new high-

temperature sinter furnace from WIELAND Dental + Technik. Just like the

pre-installed program set, the ZENOTEC Fire P1 is specially tailored to the

individual WIELAND materials. ZENOTEC Fire P1 is of special interest to all labs that

sinter zirconium dioxide or aluminium dioxide framework materials, since it gives

independence to the lab. For example, in the fabrication of monolithic crowns and

bridges. These items are milled, individualised by the brush technique and then

sintered. This individualisation can not be outsourced, but must be carried out in

the lab. It is precisely here that the benefits of ZENOTEC Fire P1 are fully felt.

Highlights in brief:

Low-cost sinter furnace, which with a volume of up to 30 units per sintering

cycle, allows material to be exploited to the full.

Extremely stable temperatures up to 1600 °C thanks to heating elements in high-

purity molybdenum disilicide.

Fast sintering program ZENOTEC Zr Quick enables Zr crown and bridge work and

single copings to be sintered in 90 min (complete cycle < 3h).

New ZENOTEC tools

The new ZENOTEC milling tools have been designed specially for use in our 4-axis

milling machines and expand the existing range of tools.

The new ZENOTEC cutters offer the following advantages:

The geometry of the tools is carefully matched to the milling parameters of the

ZENOTEC 4-axis milling machines.

The use the 0.7 mm tool gives excellent fine milling and shaping of extremely

delicate fullycontoured anatomic structures, which in turn means less finishing work

and corresponding reduction in milling times.

More units can be made from each blank by using the1.5 mm tool for rough milling.

The customary long tool life of approx. 50 units and more (depending on material)

at attractive introductory prices

New markets for the ZENOTEC T1The ZENOTEC T1 is approved in the United States and Canada and has already

been launched on the market there. The cooperation that has taken place between

Nemko and WIELAND over the last few years has been officially documented at a

certification ceremony.

NEWS

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Mr Thomas brings a wealth of dental

experience to his new field of activity.

Reiner Thomas – new sales manager

Reiner Thomas joined WIELAND Dental + Technik GmbH & CO. KG in August 2010.

As sales manager for Germany, the 56-year old is mainly responsible for sales organisation

within the German market.

Mr Thomas can look back on an extensive career in sales management in the healthcare

sector. His outlook and his understanding of the sensitive dental market predestined him

for the well-established forwardlooking WIELAND company. He was previously in charge

of the central region at DeguDent GmbH. We are looking forward to releasing the tremen-

dous potential which his new position in the company opens up.

The focus of his work will be to align the company to the interests of our customers and

to the market conditions in a rapidly changing context. Continuous development in the

area of CAD/CAM and also products and services designed to make the processes of den-

tal technology even more economical in future are just two of the key elements involved.

“Our activities will continue to be directed at securing an economically viable future for

dental technicians and providing dentists and patients with innovative types of restoration

which offer high quality in terms of aesthetics and functionality and which are clinically

safe.”

His career in the dental industry began with his apprenticeship as a dental technician and

was followed by training as a qualified marketing specialist. These roots and the technical

insights they having given him together with a keen understanding of dental technology

have been the hallmarks of his career to date.

Service means quality and excellence in every detail

Jürgen Schmiedl, service manager responsible for help desk and equipment services.

Jürgen Schmiedl joined WIELAND in

August 2010. As service manager, he

is responsible for the area of dental

digital applications technology at the

international help desk and WIELAND’s

world-wide equipment service division.

Previously, he was head of the service

department at an international Swedish

company. “Taking a proactive stance and

supporting our customers alongside the

ongoing development of materials and

digital processes is crucial for a techno-

logy-oriented company operating in the

future-oriented dental market.”

By changing to an innovative and

powerful company in the digital dental

technology sector, Mr Schmiedl underlines

the importance the company attaches to

matters of technical service. Continuous

product development together with fast

service response times are essential for a

successful company, and form a central

aspect of WIELAND’s service concept.

IN PERSON

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Strengthening our product management teams: Iris Hauer takes on the product management of ZENOTEC materials and Saskia Meier joins the ceramics product management team

Iris HauerIn addition to her position as Key Account Manager for France,

Ms Hauer has taken on the responsibility for product manage-

ment in the CAD/CAM materials division as from October

this year. As an Export Manager at WIELAND since October

2009, she has successfully built up her target markets during

this time. Previously, Ms Hauer was head of EMEA marketing

for CAD/CAM products at KaVo and international product

manager at Sirona. She studied European Business and

Marketing at BeM Management School, Bordeaux and at

Münster University of Applied Sciences. With many years’

experience in sales and marketing of CAD/CAM products,

her appointment underlines the international, market-oriented

approach taken by WIELAND’s product management strategy.

Saskia MeierMs Meier studied Business Administration at the University of

Münster, majoring in Marketing and International Manage-

ment.

When she joined our company in October 2005, she worked

as an assistant in the CAD/CAM materials division prior to

assuming full responsibility for product management.

In May 2010 she took on the challenge of revitalising interest

in our veneering ceramics and enhancing the international

profile of our ceramic materials. With the introduction of

Reflex dimension and Zenoflex dimension she has overcome

the first hurdle with flying colours.

IN PERSON

Saskia Meier (left) and Iris Hauer (right) bring considerable dental experience to their new fields of work.

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ZIRCONIUM OXIDE CERaMIC VENEERSOF THE NEXT DIMENSION

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New - optimized stress distribution with anti-stress minerals (aSM)

Better aesthetics with ZENOSTaR restoration and cut-back techniques

New - Single layer ceramics for fast coating

Creative ceramic box - compact ergonomics

New - Core Stains for dying the framework with pastel colors

ZENOSTaR Magic Glaze - spray enamel for polished ZrO2 finish

New - Module for 3D* colors

above-average bonding values on all popular zirconium oxides

New brilliant modifiers

Digitally compatible

New - Bleach colors according to the a-D shade guide

*Registered brand of the company Vita, Bad Säckingen, Germany

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